Tag: Kalang Road

Elanora Heights Newsagency and Post Office to Close After 24 Years

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A longstanding newsagency and post office in Elanora Heights will permanently close after 24 years of service due to declining demand and rising operational challenges.

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Background and Operation History

The Elanora Heights Newsagency and Post Office, located in the Kalang Road shopping strip, will shut down after 24 years of continuous operation. 

Owners Karla Rothpletz-Tatt and Stephen Tatt have confirmed the closure is scheduled for late July 2025. The couple have run the business seven days a week, providing both Australia Post services and a traditional newsagency. The post office has offered 180 post office boxes to local residents and businesses.

Changing Consumer Habits Impact Business

The owners have cited declining foot traffic and reduced revenue due to changing consumer behaviour. A significant shift to online shopping, digital communication, and the use of internet-based lottery services has reduced customer reliance on physical outlets. The business has reached a point where sustaining staff is no longer financially viable, despite the owners’ continued hands-on commitment.

Community Alternatives and Transition

With the closure imminent, residents in Elanora Heights are being directed to post offices in nearby Collaroy, Narrabeen, and Warriewood for their ongoing postal needs. Despite closing the business, the owners will continue to live locally and contribute to community activities.

Elanora Heights post office
Photo Credit: Elanora Heights Newsagency and Post Office/Facebook

Community Reaction and Local Support

The closure has prompted numerous responses from residents expressing appreciation and support. Locals have acknowledged the business’s role in the community, noting the friendly and reliable service over the decades. A farewell gathering will be held at the Racquet Club on 20 July, allowing locals to express their thanks in person.

Ongoing Community Involvement

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Karla Rothpletz-Tatt confirmed she will continue her involvement with the annual Elanora Heights Village Christmas Markets, already in planning for November 2025. In the lead-up to closure, the store will offer discounts on stationery, cards, and gift stock, encouraging locals to visit and say goodbye.

Published 14-May-2025

Plug & Play Program Revitalises Elanora Heights with Street Events

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Elanora Heights is set to become a hub of community activity with the approval of global Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) as part of the Plug & Play program, aimed at transforming streets into vibrant community spaces.

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Plug & Play Comes to Elanora Heights

At a recent meeting held on 4 March 2025, the NBC Local Traffic Committee approved the implementation of global Traffic Management Plans for four locations across the peninsula, including Kalang Road in Elanora Heights. This initiative is part of the Plug & Play program, an $8.5 million grant partnership with 17 pilot councils across the state.

The Plug & Play program is designed to simplify the organisation of street-based events by reducing costs and streamlining processes through a “local problems, local solutions” model. It falls under the wider Vibrant Streets Package, a $34-million investment to revitalise public spaces and support local businesses, the community, and the creative sector.

Plug & Play Program
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How the Plug & Play Program Transforms Elanora Heights

The program will see the closure of Kalang Road in Elanora Heights, from Powderworks Road to St Andrews Gate, during events. This will allow up to 3,000 attendees to participate between 11:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on event days. The closure will affect 46 on-street parking spaces and the Dan Murphy’s carpark, but there are a number of alternative parking spots within 350 metres of the site.

parking spaces available
Photo Credit: NBC Local Traffic Committee

Public transport will be minimally impacted, with the 182 bus service detouring as needed. The suggested detour route is via Powderworks Road, Elanora Road, and St Andrews Gate.

Local Voices: How the Community Reacts

Local residents and businesses will be informed about upcoming events through letterbox drops, social media updates, and NBC notifications. Authorities, including local police and emergency services, will also be kept in the loop to ensure public safety.

Elanora Heights events
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Neighbouring Suburbs Join the Plug & Play Movement

Similar Plug & Play approvals were granted for Brookvale, Fairlight, and Newport. Brookvale will host larger events, accommodating up to 20,000 attendees, while Newport and Fairlight will host smaller gatherings of 1,000 and 500 people respectively.

What This Means for Elanora Heights

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Pending final approval from Transport for NSW, the Plug & Play initiative in Elanora Heights will foster community engagement by making it easier to host local events. The program is expected to be implemented within 12 months and will remain in place for five years unless significant changes occur.

Published 29-Mar-2025